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Totalsports Women’s Race Returns to Joburg this August

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August 8, 2025

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Joburg’s annual celebration of fitness, sisterhood, and spirit is back, and runners are ready to hit the streets this Women’s Month

One of Joburg’s most anticipated fitness events is back. The Totalsports Women’s Race returns to the city on Sunday, 17 August 2025, with an early morning of running, walking, and celebrating women’s power in motion.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a casual walker looking for a community vibe, this is a feel-good way to mark Women’s Month and get a bit of cardio in while you’re at it.

Race Details: Where, When, and How to Enter

The action kicks off at 08:00 sharp, starting and ending near the Orange Road and Buffalo Road junction in Marks Park, Emmarentia. You can choose between two distances:

5 km
10 km

Entry fees:

5 km: R115
10 km (with permanent licence): R150
Temporary licence (if needed): R60

Race Pack Collection: Don’t Miss the Window

No race packs will be handed out on race day. You must collect your kit beforehand at Marks Park Sports Club, Emmarentia:

15 August: 10:00 to 19:00
16 August: 10:00 to 17:00

Miss it, and you’ll miss the race, so mark your calendar now.

More Than a Run

Over the years, the Totalsports Women’s Race has become more than just a run. It’s a national symbol of female unity, where everyone from elite athletes to first-timers in pink tutus shows up to move together.

In Joburg, it’s one of the few Women’s Month events that takes over the streets in such a visible, joyful way. The route through Emmarentia becomes a pink-powered blur of sneakers, smiles, and support.

Expect to see group warmups, themed gear, Instagram moments, and finish-line hugs galore. Hashtags like #TWR2025 and #TotalsportsWomensRace are already popping up online.

Why It Matters

For many women in South Africa, participating in this race is personal. It’s about more than just fitness; it’s about taking up space, connecting with others, and running toward empowerment.

In a country still facing high rates of gender-based violence and inequality, events like this matter. They send a message: women are here, strong, visible, and together.

Ready, Set, Go

If you’ve been looking for a reason to run, walk, or even just cheer someone on, this is it. The Totalsports Women’s Race Joburg 2025 is open to all, but it celebrates women first.

So gather your crew, lace up, and get involved. Because when women move together, the whole city feels it.